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How a Mayer Brown Partner Balances Work With Full-Time Caregiving
Katy McNeil, whose husband has ALS, said she has spent “a lot of time figuring out the right way to approach the really challenging circumstances” of being a full-time law firm partner, wife, caregiver and mom.
SW Florida Boutique Accused of Wrongfully Firing Paralegal After 2 Weeks Maternity Leave
A former paralegal for a Cape Coral boutique is suing her old employer, alleging that it fired her wrongfully after it asked her to work during her maternity leave. Her lawsuit claims discrimination.
Culture Key to Remaining Competitive for Talent at Midsize Firms
“Less and less, people are concerned with upward mobility as they were in years past,” said Philadelphia-area recruiter Brian Levinson. “We live in a now moment, and they’re worried about the now,” Levinson said.
Big Law Lines Up to Battle FTC Over Ban on Noncompete Clauses
“There is a presumption that compliance with a regulation later held to be invalid results in irreparable harm to those subject to the regulation,” The Society for Human Resource Management said in a court filing.